Medical News (World)

Coronaviruses utilize heme and red blood cells to spread throughout the body, causing multi-organ damage

Nikhil Prasad Nov 29, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: Hematology and the Hidden Pathways of Coronavirus Infection Researchers from leading institutions, including the University of Buenos Aires-Argentina, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo-Uruguay, and the University of Ottawa-Canada, have unveiled groundbreaking insights into how coronaviruses, particularly SARS-CoV-2, impact the human body. Traditionally seen as a respiratory pathogen, th...

Malaysian Researchers Unveil the Role of DPPIV in COVID-19 Cerebrovascular Complications and Post-COVID Fatigue

Nikhil Prasad Nov 29, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: A team of Malaysian scientists has provided significant insights into the lingering effects of COVID-19, particularly its role in cerebrovascular complications and post-COVID fatigue. Researchers from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Management and Science University, International Islamic University Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and the Internationa...

Neutrophil Dysfunction Linked to Long COVID Symptoms in Children

Nikhil Prasad Nov 28, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: Long COVID syndrome (LCS), affecting children after recovery from COVID-19, has been a growing concern worldwide. This condition, marked by persistent symptoms lasting beyond the acute phase of the illness, impacts daily life, school performance, and overall well-being. Researchers from Semmelweis University in Hungary conducted an in-depth study to explore the role of neutrophilic g...

Key Role of NEIL1 in Influenza Virus Proliferation and Immune Response

Nikhil Prasad Nov 28, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: Understanding Influenza A Virus Challenges Influenza A virus (IAV) remains a significant global health challenge due to its ability to cause pandemics and seasonal epidemics. Despite advancements in virology, the virus continues to evade immune responses, leading to severe health consequences for vulnerable populations. Researchers from Tianjin University in China have shed light on...

Melatonin and Gut Health

Nikhil Prasad Nov 28, 2024 26 days ago

Medical News: Introduction to Melatonin Beyond Sleep Melatonin is widely recognized as the "sleep hormone," primarily produced in the pineal gland to regulate circadian rhythms. However, recent research highlights its broader biological roles, especially in gut health. A study by researchers from the University of Fribourg, ETH Zurich, and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute unc...

Chinese Scientists Warn of New H2N2 Influenza Strain That Could Be a Human Pandemic Threat

Nikhil Prasad Nov 28, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Alarming Discovery of H2N2 Influenza Virus A team of Chinese researchers has raised concerns about a newly identified strain of the H2N2 avian influenza virus. This virus, which has historically caused pandemics, shows alarming traits that could potentially lead to a human pandemic. The findings come from a collaboration between prominent institutions including Shanxi Agricultural U...

New Insights into the Human Polyomavirus Nine

Niikhil Prasad Nov 28, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: A Deep Dive into a Rarely Studied Virus Scientists from the University of Debrecen, Hungary, and the HUN-REN Balaton Limnological Research Institute-Hunagry have embarked on a groundbreaking exploration of Human Polyomavirus 9 (HPyV9), an enigmatic virus discovered over a decade ago. Despite its identification, many fundamental questions about HPyV9 remain unanswered, including its ...

Intranasal Chlorpheniramine as a Potential Solution for Long COVID Symptoms

Nikhil Prasad Nov 28, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Even though the COVID-19 pandemic was declared no longer being a global public health emergency in May 2023, the aftereffects of the virus continue to haunt many. A condition known as Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), commonly referred to as long COVID, has emerged as a serious concern. Symptoms like fatigue, mental confusion, and difficulty performing daily tasks can persist l...

Mpox Drug Repurposing Study Yields Promising Insights

Nikhil Prasad Nov 27, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Mpox, a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, has become a growing global health concern. The World Health Organization declared it an emergency in 2022, following an outbreak affecting over 94,000 individuals in 117 countries. Historically less severe than smallpox, Mpox now shows a higher mutation rate of 21%, raising fears of increased virulence. Mpox Drug Repurposing...

Dengue crisis in Bangladesh causes 10 individuals to die and 992 hospitalized in the last 24 hours!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 27, 2024 27 days ago

Medical News: Bangladesh is grappling with a devastating dengue outbreak, with 10 more fatalities reported in the past 24 hours. Health authorities also confirmed that 990 new patients have been hospitalized, bringing the total number of cases this year to a staggering 88,715. Dengue crisis in Bangladesh causes 10 individuals to die and 992 hospitalized in the last 24 hours According to th...

COVID-19 Causes Upregulation of Vimentin Expression and Reduced N-Cadherin Expression

Nikhil Prasad Nov 27, 2024 28 days ago

Medical News: A Groundbreaking Study on COVID-19’s Cellular Impact Researchers from Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University and Yozgat City Hospital in Turkey have made a significant discovery about how COVID-19 affects our cells. This study uncovers how the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, leads to major changes in proteins associated with cell structure and function - specifically, vime...

COVID-19 Can Cause Midventricular Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy That Only Advanced Cardiac Imaging Can Unveil

Nikhil Prasad Nov 27, 2024 28 days ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has left an undeniable mark on global health, impacting virtually every organ system. A groundbreaking study now reveals a surprising cardiac complication linked to the virus: midventricular Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, an atypical and severe form of heart dysfunction. This condition, which mimics the effects of a heart attack, was uncovered using a sophisticated i...

Whooping Cough Crisis in Queensland, Australia Claims Infant Life Amid Record Outbreak

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 28 days ago

Medical News: Australia is witnessing an unprecedented surge in whooping cough (Pertussis) cases, raising alarm among health officials as infection rates soar to record levels. The tragic death of a two-month-old baby in Queensland has spotlighted the urgency of addressing this highly contagious disease. Whooping Cough Crisis in Queensland, Australia Claims Infant Life Amid Record Outbreak ...

COVID-19 Linked to Relapse in Blood Cancers

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 29 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19 has impacted healthcare systems worldwide, but its influence on cancer treatment and progression, especially in blood cancers, remains a subject of intense study. A new investigation by researchers from Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital and Research Centre and Jamia Hamdard in New Delhi, India sheds light on the intricate relationship between COVID-19, immune exh...

Aging and the Role of Mitochondrial Stress in Neurodegeneration

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 29 days ago

Medical News: Recent research sheds light on the intricate relationship between mitochondrial oxidative stress and age-related neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. A groundbreaking review, involving leading institutions such as the Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques de Barcelona (IIBB-CSIC), Universidad de Sevilla, and Universitat de Barcelona in...

Pandrug-Resistant Hypervirulent Klebsiella Bacteria Strains Emerging in Ukraine Hospitals

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 29 days ago

Medical News: A New Health Threat Amid War Scientists from leading institutions across Europe and Ukraine have identified a grave public health challenge linked to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Research has revealed the emergence of pandrug-resistant (PDR) strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, a highly virulent bacterium, in hospitals treating war-wounded patients. The alarming findings raise glob...

Study Finds That 60 Percent of COVID-19 Patients Have Elevated Blood Glucose Levels

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 29 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from Wadi Alshatti University and the University of Tripoli, Libya, explored how COVID-19 impacts blood glucose levels, aiming to uncover biochemical factors associated with glucose elevation. The study involved 100 patients confirmed to have COVID-19 through PCR testing. Participants were categorized based on blood glucose levels - 60% exhibited elevated levels, while 40...

Italian scientists claim that reactivated latent infections are the cause of Long COVID symptoms

Nikhil Prasad Nov 26, 2024 29 days ago

Medical News: Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), continues to affect millions worldwide, leaving researchers puzzled over its root causes. Persistent symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, and respiratory problems linger for months after the acute phase of COVID-19. While much remains unknown, a groundbreaking review sheds light on the potential role of reactivated la...

South African Authorities Warn of A. clausii Blood Infection Linked to Sanofi’s Enterogermina Probiotic

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 29 days ago

Medical News: Outbreak Discovered in Gauteng and North West Hospitals The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has raised alarms over an outbreak of Alkalihalobacillus clausii (A. clausii) bacteraemia in South Africa. This rare bloodstream infection has been linked to the use of the popular probiotic product, Enterogermina, manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Sanofi. The outbreak ...

How Viral RNA Triggers Immune Overdrive and Suppressed Antiviral Defenses

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 29 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University-USA, have made strides in understanding why some RNA viruses trigger excessive inflammation and weaken antiviral defenses. This imbalance, often seen in severe viral infections like SARS-CoV-2 and influenza, is referred to as "dysregulated immunity." Using a...

SARS-CoV-2 infects iPSC-derived neurons and causes brain degeneration with cathepsin B playing a crucial role in viral entry

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 30 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from the University of Helsinki, Finland, and The University of Queensland, Australia, have unveiled groundbreaking findings on how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, impacts the human brain. This study revealed the virus's ability to infect neurons derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) and induce neurodegenerative effects, spotlighti...

New Strategies for Combating Tuberculosis with Repurposed Drugs and Natural Remedies

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 30 days ago

Medical News: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide, affecting over 10 million people annually and causing 1.5 million deaths in 2022 alone. Despite being treatable, current TB therapies have significant limitations, including severe side effects and lengthy treatment regimens lasting 6-9 months. Poor adherence to these regimens has contributed to the rise of...

Breakthrough in Autoimmune Treatment with Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy

Nikhil Prasad Nov 25, 2024 30 days ago

Medical News: A New Frontier in Autoimmune Care A team of international researchers has unveiled promising insights into the use of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy for treating autoimmune diseases. This collaborative study involved experts from Università Politecnica delle Marche-Italy, University of Messina-Italy, and the Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases in Israel. The...

Lactate-to-Albumin Ratio - A New Prognostic Tool in Severe COVID-19 Cases

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, reveals a significant link between the lactate-to-albumin ratio (LAR) and mortality rates in patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This study highlights the potential of LAR as a reliable marker for predicting outcomes in critically ill individuals...

Australian Study Finds That Multivitamins Do Not Improve Clinical Outcomes in Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A new Australian study has called into question the effectiveness of multivitamin supplements in improving clinical outcomes for patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Despite the widespread use of multivitamins as a preventative or supportive health measure, researchers found no significant impact on recovery or treatment outcomes among CAP patients taking th...

Lingering CD19+ B Cell Depletion Effects of COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A recent study from Wenzhou Medical University, China, sheds light on the long-term immune changes in COVID-19 survivors, particularly those who were critically ill. Researchers investigated immune cell patterns 50 days after symptom onset to understand the lingering impact of SARS-CoV-2. Lingering CD19+ B Cell Depletion Effects of COVID-19 This Medical News report focu...

Discovering Vitamin A5

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study has brought Vitamin A5 into the spotlight, a novel vitamin concept crucial for mental health and neurological function. Conducted by researchers from the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), the Institute for Medical Research in Serbia, and CISCAREX UG in Germany, this study sheds light on Vitamin A5 intake levels in European countries and its significance in ...

Breakthrough Lysosomal TRAP Technology Offers New Hope Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Revolutionary Breakthrough Against Viral Threats A cutting-edge study from leading research institutions, including the State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology-Japan, and Peking University-China, has unveiled a novel antiviral strategy: the lysosomal “TRAP” or lysoTRAP. This ground...

Canadian Scientists Alarmingly Find That Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy Cause Heart Muscles to Shrink!

Nikhil Prasad Nov 24, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by Canadian researchers has raised serious concerns about the potential long-term health risks associated with popular weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy. Scientists from the University of Alberta have found alarming evidence that these drugs may lead to the shrinkage of heart muscle in both mice and cultured human heart cells. This discovery ...

COVID-19 Alters Drug Effects Through CYP3A4 Enzyme Dysregulation

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: COVID-19 and Drug Metabolism - A New Insight A recent study spearheaded by researchers from the University of Toronto-Canada, OneDrug Inc.-Canada, the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto-Canada, and the University of Manchester-UK reveals how COVID-19 alters drug effectiveness through complex effects on a crucial enzyme called CYP3A4. This enzyme, pivotal in metabolizing various d...

First Case of Clade 1 Mpox Confirmed in Canada

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Travel-related infection reported in Manitoba sparks health monitoring efforts Canada has reported its first confirmed case of clade 1 Mpox (Monkeypox), marking a significant moment in the country’s public health landscape. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced that the infection was identified in a traveler from Manitoba who had recently returned from a trip to ...

Study Finds That the Anti-Aging Protein Klotho Plays a Role in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Researchers from Costa Rica’s Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health-USA have explored the intriguing connection between severe COVID-19 outcomes and Klotho, a protein widely known for its anti-aging properties. The study proposes a "unifying hypothesis" suggesting that low levels o...

Australian scientist claim that the global population is equipped to fight H5N1 infections via CD8 T-cells

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Rising Concerns Over Avian Influenza A recent H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in the United States has reignited fears about the potential for another global pandemic. This highly pathogenic avian flu virus, responsible for severe outbreaks in poultry, is now affecting cattle in multiple U.S. states, with reported cases of human infection through cow exposure. The strain, known as cla...

Russian scientists uncover why SARS-CoV-2 does not form cytoplasmic condensates readily unlike other coronaviruses

Niikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: Recent research led by scientists from the Koltzov Institute of Developmental Biology, Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, and Lomonosov Moscow State University has shed light on a fascinating aspect of how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, interacts with human cells. Their study delves into the nucleocapsid (N) proteins of various human coronaviruses and ...

Study warns that COVID-19 is affecting semen quality

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from the University of Oxford (UK), Diponegoro University (Indonesia), and the Republic of Indonesia Defense University, an important link between COVID-19 and male reproductive health has come to light. The study delves into changes in semen parameters before and after COVID-19 infection, shedding light on its impact on male fertility. ...

Neurological Effects of Long COVID Hits Young Adults Harder Than Expected

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 1 month ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine in Chicago reveals surprising findings about the neurological effects of Long COVID, also known as Neuro-PASC (post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection). While older adults are often more vulnerable to acute COVID-19 complications, this study uncovers how yo...